At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
CAES Lansdale is comprised of talented makers, thinkers and doers who like to solve complex problems for the benefit of the Aerospace/Defense industry. Right here in the Philadelphia region, our employees are mission driven and proud of the world-class products they design and manufacture for the most important needs of our time.
- Perform the administration of complex, small and large-scale contracts and develop proposals and contracts in a cost disclosed environment, preparing all documents required for contract proposals, understanding and communicating requirements of government contracts, ensure compliance, as well as issue and coordinate required subcontract agreements
- Ensure proper FAR and DFARS flow-down requirements are compliant in subcontracts and contracts
- Preserve Intellectual Property through timely identification and notification of IP to the government in accordance with regulations
- Ensure Statement of Work and terms of subcontracts adequately support the requirements of the government contract and review contract terms and conditions with technical personnel, management and legal counsel
- Prepare monthly status reports on contract performance. Ensure financial and technical reporting requirements of contracts are met. Document and timely communicate contract change request to the government
- Performs beginning to end contract management activities, including providing sound advice on contract risk mitigation
- Perform Contract Closeout functions
- Represent the Company independently or as team leader on complex, high-risk and/or large-scale customer and supply chain transactions
- Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and the RFQ requirements
- Prepare and present analyses of completed bid/proposal packages, including recommendations for negotiation strategies
- Provide business partnering to the Business Area on contractual matters
- Negotiate and administer contracts and related agreements and guide other contracts professionals, where applicable, on such activities
- Contribute expertise to contract strategy meetings to identify issues and customer requirements
- Monitor programs and proactively identify and resolve problems related to contract changes
- Foster and maintain a sound and reliable relationship with counterparts in internal and external customer organizations
- Participates in and may lead special projects or improvement initiatives
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years' experience in government and/or commercial contracts administration.
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Master's Degree and minimum 3 years' experience in government and/or commercial contracts administration.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- Ability to develop sound relationships in internal and external customer organizations
- Works well independently with minimal supervision
- Effective communicator both orally and in writing
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time and competing priorities, including handling several assignments concurrently
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and documentation databases
- Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.